Barringtonia neocaledonica | |
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Cultivated tree in Cairns Botanic Gardens | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Lecythidaceae |
Genus: | Barringtonia |
Species: | B. neocaledonica
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Binomial name | |
Barringtonia neocaledonica | |
Synonyms[1] | |
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Barringtonia neocaledonica is a tree in the Brazil nut family Lecythidaceae which is endemic to New Caledonia.[1][2][3]
Description
Barringtonia neocaledonica is a small tree growing up to 15 m (49 ft) tall. The leaves are arranged in whorls and clustered towards the end of the branches.[3] They are glossy dark green, glabrous (i.e. without hairs), wider at the distal end (obovate) and gradually tapering at the base.[2][3] The leaf blade extends all the way down to the end of the petiole (leaf stalk), so that the petiole is "winged" (attenuate).[2][3] The leaves measure up to 30 cm (12 in) long by 12 cm (4.7 in) wide.[2][3]
The inflorescences are terminal or ramiflorous, pendulous spikes, reaching 50 cm (20 in) or more in length.[2][3] They carry about 50 white or pale pink sessile flowers.[2][3]
The fleshy fruit contains a single seed and measures about 6 cm (2.4 in) long and 2 cm (0.79 in) wide.[3]
Distribution and habitat
This species is endemic to New Caledonia, and is only found on the main island of New Caledonia, Grande Terre.[2][4]
Conservation
As of November 2023 its conservation status has not been assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Gallery
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Foliage
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Developing fruit
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Close up of showing leaves in whorls
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Immature, aborted fruit
References
- ^ a b c "Barringtonia neocaledonica". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Barringtonia neocaledonia". Endemia.nc. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Prance, G.T. (2013). "A revision of Barringtonia (Lecythidaceae)" (PDF). Allertonia. 12: 1–161. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ "Barringtonia neocaledonica Vieill". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
External links
Media related to Barringtonia neocaledonica at Wikimedia Commons
- See images of Barringtonia neocaledonica on Flickriver
- View observations of this species on iNaturalist